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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Immune response
  1. What are mRNA vaccines and how do they work?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of a particular bacteria or virus, triggering an immune response. Most vaccines contain a weakened or dead bacteria ... the viral protein. As part of a normal immune response, the immune system recognizes that the protein is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/mrnavaccines - Genetics
  2. What does it mean to have Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... texture, height, sensitivity of the sense of smell, immune responses, adaptations to high altitude, and other characteristics in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/neanderthaldna - Genetics
  3. How does gene therapy work?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... some risk. Sometimes the virus triggers a dangerous immune response. In addition, vectors that integrate the genetic material ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/procedures - Genetics